More security for SMEs thanks to CyberSeal-approved IT service providers
Just over a year ago, the Alliance for Digital Security Switzerland (ADSS) launched the CyberSeal seal of approval. The CyberSeal certifies an IT service provider's competence in implementing measures to adequately protect its SME customers against cyber risks.
The CyberSeal is a result of the implementation plan of the National Strategy for the Protection of Switzerland against Cyber Risks (NCS) 2018 to 2022. So far, more than 30 IT service providers have received the CyberSeal.
CyberSeal as a seal of quality
A cyber attack on an SME can cause considerable material damage. The company's image can also be severely damaged. The majority of SMEs rely on external
IT service providers to be able to concentrate on their core business. But how does an SME recognize which IT service provider has the right competencies? When it comes to IT security, the differences between the individual service providers are very large and the risk of choosing the wrong one is correspondingly high. The National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) recognized this problem some time ago and supported the development of the "CyberSeal" seal of approval by private players.
30 audited IT service providers to date
The CyberSeal certifies an IT service provider's competence in implementing measures to adequately protect its SME customers from cyber risks. The CyberSeal serves as a guide for SMEs when choosing the right IT service provider. To date, over 30 IT service providers have received the CyberSeal, and 10 more are about to complete the CyberSeal audit. However, in order to make the digital space more secure for Swiss SMEs, the ADSS association would like to see significantly more participants. After all, IT service providers have a significant influence on the cyber resilience of the Swiss economy.
The list of service providers certified to date can be here can be viewed.
